Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Sandboard & Camel Ride

Bash the red dunes and ride a camel in the desert where Dubai's soul lives.

A morning or evening desert safari in Dubai's Lehbab Desert combines dune bashing in an air-conditioned 4WD, sandboarding on the high red dunes, and a short camel ride, with pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Dubai city limits. The experience runs about four hours with a professional licensed guide in English or Hindi, plus unlimited mineral water. Evening departures include a sunset view. Quad biking in a large fenced area is available as an add-on option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure with activities

• Pick up from Dubai city
• Drive 45 minutes to Lehbab Desert
• Dune bashing
• Sand boarding
• Camel ride

The experience

What makes a desert safari worth the drive? The 45-minute ride into the Lehbab Desert takes you past the city and into the high red dunes where the region's character actually lives. Once there, the dune bashing begins. Your driver takes the 4WD up and down the steep sandy slopes in a way you cannot do alone, and the vehicle's air conditioning means you stay comfortable between the action. This is not a gentle ride. It is the core of the experience.

Between the dune runs, you get time on the sand itself. Sandboarding on the red dunes is included, so you can try it without renting gear separately. The camel ride comes next: a short experience that rounds out the desert half of the day. Both the morning and evening versions follow the same route and activities. The evening departure adds a sunset view before the return to the city. A professional licensed guide travels with you throughout, speaking English or Hindi, and the vehicle carries unlimited mineral water so you stay hydrated in the heat.

The whole outing takes about four hours from pickup to drop-off. Pickup happens from anywhere within Dubai city limits (your hotel, an apartment, a meeting point), and the same applies to the return. If your location sits outside the city limits, you'll need to arrange your own transport to a pickup point. Three options exist at checkout: the standard safari with dune bashing and camel ride; the same package plus a BBQ dinner; or the safari bundled with quad biking in a large fenced area if you want to ride instead of walk.

What’s included

• Transportation by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle.
• dune bashing in the Lehbab Desert.
• sandboarding on the red dunes.
• a short camel ride.
• pickup and drop-off from Dubai city limits.
• a professional licensed guide in English or Hindi.
• unlimited mineral water.
• sunset view on evening departures.

Options for this experience

3 options

Camel riding and sand boarding on a desert safariGuide in English or Hindi · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00A 5-hour desert safari including dune bashing, a camel ride, sand boarding, and a photoshoot in the middle of the desert, with a sunset view if it's an evening tour. Pickup is included.

Desert safari featuring a quad bike rideGuide in English or Hindi · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00A 5-hour desert safari itinerary: 30 minutes of quad biking within a large fenced area, plus dune bashing, sand boarding, and a camel ride. Pickup is included.

Desert safari that includes a BBQ dinnerGuide in English or Hindi · 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00A 7-hour tour including dune bashing, sand boarding, a camel ride, belly dance, tanura dance, and fire shows, plus a BBQ dinner. Transportation within Dubai is free. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesUp to age 70

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Trawey Tourism

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want to spend the early hours in the desert and return to the city by midday. Choose the evening safari to end your day with the sunset over the dunes. If you want to add quad biking to your desert time, select that option at checkout. It replaces some of the walking and sandboarding with riding in a fenced area.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is sandboarding like if I've never tried it before?

Sandboarding on the Lehbab Desert's red dunes is included in the safari, and the guide will help you get started. No prior experience is needed. The activity is built into the itinerary for all fitness levels, and you can attempt it or skip it as you prefer during the time set aside for it.

How long is the camel ride, and what should I expect?

The camel ride is a short experience included in the safari. It is a traditional part of the desert outing and happens after the dune bashing and sandboarding, giving you a different way to move across the dunes before the return to the city.

Will the dune bashing be too rough if I have a sensitive back?

Dune bashing involves significant movement and impact as the 4WD climbs and descends steep sandy slopes. The operator does not recommend this safari for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. If you have any concerns about your fitness for the activity, contact the operator before booking to discuss whether this experience suits you.

Can I book a morning safari instead of evening, and what's the difference?

Both morning and evening departures follow the same route through the Lehbab Desert with the same activities: dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. The evening version includes a sunset view before the return. The morning version does not. You choose your preferred time at checkout.

Is pickup really included from my hotel in Dubai?

Pickup and drop-off are included from anywhere within Dubai city limits: hotels, apartments, and other locations in the city. If your pickup location is outside the city limits, you'll need to arrange your own transport to a meeting point.

What do I need to bring or wear for a desert safari?

Wear light, breathable clothing and closed-toe shoes or sneakers for the dune activities. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or headscarf for sun protection. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and unlimited mineral water is provided throughout the four-hour experience.